Of all the accolades, titles and races won over the past dozen years by track star Amy Varsell, one moment stands out.

"When I was 9 years old, I competed in the 50- and 100-meter dashes at the Hershey Track and Field competition at Lewis Mills High, and won my age group," said Varsell. "I still have those ribbons. I love those ribbons."

Little did Varsell know but that first race, thanks to her parents registering her after seeing the race notice in a Burlington Park and Recreation newsletter, would be the springboard to a spectacular cross country, indoor and outdoor track career.

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